November 2018

All are invited to attend the Community Table Games (42, Mexican Train, etc.) on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at 16292 FM 849, Lindale This is a community event Please join us Thank you to St. Luke’s Church for letting us use their fellowship hall Coffee served Bring snacks if you'd like And please let others know Call Alice at 903.520.3490 if you have questions

28th year for Haverty's Newgate Angel Tree Tree will be up Nov. 16-Dec. 23 to adopt angels Tree locations include Haverty's Furniture Store and both Chick-fil-A locations in Longview Helped more than 500 children last year Toys are delivered to their homes Made possible by volunteer only Contact Waynell Kuhlman for ways to volunteer -- (903) 757-5904

December 2018

Toys For Tots: Donate a new, unwrapped toy the whole month of November & December Drop off location: DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen located at 16700 FM 2493, Suite 500, Tyler, TX Located in Gresham Village off of Old Jacksonville Hwy.

Do you know anyone serving in the military? If they are stationed overseas and will not be home with loved ones this Christmas, Marvin United Methodist Church would like to know of them! Marvin is sending 50 care packages to military personnel this Christmas season Family, friends, neighbors, or just an acquaintance, please call Leslie Brach at Marvin UMC -- 903-592-7396 We want to let your military know that folks back home support, honor, and appreciate them!

Embrace Grace Unplanned pregnancy? You are not alone! Join an embrace grace group Make new friends in similar circumstances Receive a baby shower with new baby items Be inspired and hope filled through an awesome support system Wednesday nights, starting Aug. 1 at 5:45 p.m.

Last year, we introduced this to my collegiate class of 2020 the Socks of Love project We collected and donated socks filled with needed items such as, shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc. to The Salvation Army During the summer I went on a mission to continue collecting these items as this is a continuing project. I had an overwhelming response and now we are in need of socks I am overseeing our Sock Drive this year with a December 20 deadline…

Ladies only License to Carry and Beginner Handgun on the same day! Take the legal course and learn to properly and safely handle and operate a handgun for your protection LTC course is from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Course satisfies the requirement for the Tx License To Carry course for classroom and shooting portion Each student needs a HG of at least a .22 caliber, 50 rounds, eye and ear protection, lunch/water, pen and paper, drivers license A HG/ammo…

A Bible-Based Recovery Group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at First Lutheran Church, 3901 Bill Owens Parkway in Longview If you or a family member is suffering from addictions, you are invited to be a part of this group for encouragement and support For more information you may call the church office 903-295-7423

MOPS International encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in relationship with Jesus, and in partnership with the local church MOPS will be offered at Bethel Bible Church starting Sept. 14 We will meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month (Sept-May) Cost is $50 for moms for the year Childcare is $20 per child per semester

Gather friends and family for the cherished tradition of welcoming Christmas with a candlelight celebration Come to First Christian Church on Christmas Eve at either 5 p.m. or 10 p.m. There is nothing like the warmth and wonder of the joyous Christmas story, music, and candles Please join us!